A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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and Austria, and was again in England in 1875-1877. From 1878 to 1882 Wilhelmj toured in the United States where he aroused the greatest enthusiasm ; he has also visited Australia. In 1883 he was in Germany ; in 1884 in Russia and Sweden. In 1885 he proceeded to Turkey and at t he invitation ofthe Sultan performed in the Seraglio, being the only violinist to whom such a compliment has been paid. The Sultan on this occasion decorated him with the order of the Medjidie, second class, and presented him with some beautiful diamonds. From 1886 to 1892 Wilhelmj made occasional tours in Europe, and has founded a school for violin playing at Biebrich-on-the-Rhine. He has since settled in London as professor at the Guildhall School of Music. Wilhelmj ranks among the first of living violinists; he is remarkable for the purity of his tone, his precision in octave playing and double stopping, and the brilliancy of his execution. He does not appear to have composed much for his instrument : Mention can be made of a concerto, Transcriptions of Bach, Chopin, and Wagner, and other pieces for the violin ; Romance for pianoforte, songs, etc.
Woldemar, Michael, born at Orleans Sept. 17th, 1750, died at Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dome) January 1816.
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